The two boxes looked identical, except for the price. Both contained a sound system we were considering purchasing, but the price sticker on one said, “Open Box,” and had a price of $90 less than the other. My gut told me the right choice was to save the money and buy the Open Box item. […]
My son worked hard to save his money so he could buy his own entry-level gaming computer. Over the last year-and-a-half he’s upgraded some components, leaving him with a small stash of used computer parts. To raise some extra cash, he’s interested in selling those extra parts, since they’re not doing him any good just collecting dust […]
Have you ever been in a financial rut, where you feel like you can’t get ahead? Do you feel like your financial systems aren’t working? Well, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves in a financial rut from time to time. It’s easy to get stuck, especially after complacency sets in. Old systems may no […]
We all know that the cost of college is on the rise. Many students can’t attend without the help of student loans — even if they do have some savings and manage to earn scholarships. The growing concern over student loan debt seems to be seeping into the psyche of parents who have had their […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes me trust others about money advice. Tony Robbins recently published a book about money, and millions of people follow established “money gurus.” I’ve also been giving this thought since I received an email from a reader asking me for specific money advice. While I’m pretty comfortable offering general […]
So much of the application and interview process for new employment is focused on what you, the prospective employee, can bring to the company, and the task of convincing them you’re the right person for the position. But what happens when you turn the tables? With the focus on getting in a new company or […]
